The Best Pizza Stone
Everyone loves pizza! There’s something about the classic combination of crust, tomato and cheese that has captured the tastebuds of people the world over.
For many, the ultimate pizza is one made fresh in an authentic wood fired pizza oven however very few people are lucky enough to have a traditional pizza oven in their backyard.
Luckily, there is a great alternative. A good pizza stone allows anyone to make mouth-watering pizza in the comfort of their own home.
Do I really need a pizza stone?
The properties that make a pizza stone so successful in making delicious pizza is its ability to retain a large amount of heat and to draw moisture away from pizza dough. Because of these properties pizza made with a pizza stone is evenly cooked and develops a wonderful crispy crust.
Achieving a similar result with other bake ware such as a pizza pan can be difficult as metal and glass do not have the thermal mass of a pizza stone and cannot maintain the same high heat.
Which pizza stone to buy?
There are a multitude of different pizza stones available in various sizes, shapes and compositions. The pizza stone that is perfect for you will depend on your oven, budget and personal preferences.
To help make your decision easier you can click below to read about what you should look for in a pizza stone and to see our recommended best-buys:
